Hardware Podcasts

Episode 271: Dowels Per Inch

Making It · 7 Aug 2020 · 1h 10m

What this episode covers

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects, including Diresta's Bulleit bourbon trailers, Picciuto's version 2 chair using PVC pipe and walnut, and Clagett's custom silicone mat. The hosts then explore the psychology of collecting, debating whether collections serve as inspiration for new work or merely as nostalgic attachments to the past. They highlight specific items like a 1977 Chevy Stepside truck, old books, and mechanical toys, concluding that collecting should primarily fuel creativity rather than just accumulate clutter.

Most relevant to

founders before launch

Topics

Mentioned

Products
Bulleit
Materials
PVC pipe, Walnut, Silicone, MDF
Also
Modern Maker, Grand Illusions, Woby Design

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